As monstrous winter storms rip through large parts of North America, the online rumor mills are blustering with reports of “exploding trees” in parts of the US. Rest assured, the risk of ...

A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk” as temperatures from the Northern Plains to Great Lakes are set to plunge below zero from Friday, Jan. 23, to ...

Back in January, exploding trees made headlines, following frigid temperatures that took hold of the U.S. Midwest. The extreme conditions -- with the thermometer hovering around the -30°C mark in some ...

MUSKEGO, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Frigid temperatures can do a number on trees but despite what some videos online suggest, trees are not actually exploding - even if it can sound like it. Videos circulating ...

Whether you go to Canada, the world's coldest country, or travel for these cold-weather winter festivals around the world, it's important to consider the risks of winter travel. A major storm is ...

Social media posts warning of "exploding trees" in subzero temperatures are mischaracterizing a phenomenon known as frost cracks. Frost cracks form when water inside trees freezes and expands. As a ...

I heard a new term this week, “exploding trees.” After more than 30 years with Purdue Extension, I’ve never heard a Purdue specialist use it. But it’s currently a popular story in the media and on ...